Ambulatory LPN: Patient Care & Clinic Support Lead

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)/403(b) with company match

Paid time off (vacation, sick time, &

Job summary

SMG is seeking a Medical Assistant (non-certified) in Harrisonburg, VA to support providers in an ambulatory clinic. The role includes patient intake, rooming, basic procedures, and documentation in the electronic health record under supervision.

Ideal candidates have an accredited practical nursing background or relevant nursing experience, with strong communication, accuracy in vital signs, medication administration, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ambulatory/physician practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers and RNs in delivering direct patient care in the clinic setting.
• Rooms patients, measures vital signs, and records health information in the EHR.
• Administers medications and immunizations within the LPN scope.
• Collects blood specimens and performs simple diagnostic tests as ordered.
• Prepares patients and treatment rooms and assists with examinations and procedures.
• Provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope.
• Supports patient flow and processes messages and refill requests under provider direction.
• Directs the day-to-day work of medical assistants and aides as assigned.
• Follows infection prevention and CMS/DNV standards.

Skills

Ambulatory nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Immunizations

Specimen collection

Room patients

EHR documentation

Patient education

Communication

Clinical messaging tools

Education

Practical nursing program

High school diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Clinical messaging tools

Job description

SMG is seeking a Medical Assistant (non-certified) in Harrisonburg, VA to support providers in an ambulatory clinic. The role includes patient intake, rooming, basic procedures, and documentation in the electronic health record under supervision.

Ideal candidates have an accredited practical nursing background or relevant nursing experience, with strong communication, accuracy in vital signs, medication administration, and patient education.